Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Hadjar Set to Miss Dutch Grand Prix After Wrist Injury
Reports say Isack Hadjar hurt his wrist while exercising at a gym.
Hadjar is a 21-year-old driver for Red Bull.
Because of the injury, he may not be able to race this weekend.
The race will take place at Zandvoort in the Netherlands.
Red Bull has not officially confirmed that Hadjar is injured.
Liam Lawson is expected to drive for Red Bull instead.
Yuki Tsunoda is expected to replace Lawson at Racing Bulls.
Hadjar has had a strong first season and may be considered for a future Red Bull seat.
Reports say Isack Hadjar injured his wrist during a gym session.
The 21-year-old Red Bull driver is unlikely to race at Zandvoort.
Red Bull has not confirmed Hadjar’s reported injury.
Liam Lawson is expected to replace Hadjar for the race.
Yuki Tsunoda is expected to take Lawson’s Racing Bulls seat.
- Who
- Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson, Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull and Racing Bulls are involved.
- What
- Reports say Hadjar will miss the Dutch Grand Prix with a wrist injury, with Lawson expected to replace him.
- When
- The reported absence concerns this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix; the race is the 12th round of the Formula One season.
- Where
- The race is scheduled at Zandvoort.
- Why
- Reports attribute Hadjar’s expected absence to a wrist injury sustained during a gym training session.
Media Reports
Official Confirmation
Hadjar’s availability
Media Reports
Reports say Hadjar is unlikely to be fit for the Dutch Grand Prix after injuring his wrist in training.
Official Confirmation
Red Bull has not confirmed the injury or Hadjar’s absence.
Possible replacement plan
Media Reports
Reports say Liam Lawson is expected to replace Hadjar at Red Bull, while Yuki Tsunoda is expected to take Lawson’s Racing Bulls seat.
Official Confirmation
The reported driver changes remain unconfirmed by Red Bull.
- Reported injury
- Wrist injury sustained during a routine gym session
- Driver affected
- Isack Hadjar, aged 21
- Race
- Dutch Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Zandvoort
- Expected replacement
- Liam Lawson
- Expected Racing Bulls replacement
- Yuki Tsunoda
- Championship context
- The Dutch Grand Prix is the season’s 12th round